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91 per cent also rated their course as good value for money, again exceeding the national average.

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Meet your representative

Pavel Bawa is the Deputy Head of International – South Asia, at the University of East London. Our South Asia team is responsible for applicants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Whether you're considering or have already applied to UEL, the team will provide you with advice and support throughout your student journey.

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1 in 20 Indian students in the UK is now studying at UEL
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In the top 10 per cent of the sector for employment-related outcomes

Vanshika Nakul's story

I grew up in a lively joint family household in India where I lived with my parents, siblings, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

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CAREERS SUPPORT

We have several unique tools to help you turn your degree into a job. Our careers passport is a digital portfolio in collaboration with industry partners, our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth module is embedded in your course and our Career Zone helps with bespoke support based on your needs.

139 NATIONALITIES

Join a truly international community, where you’ll meet students from 139 different nationalities and experience diverse cultures every day. Immerse yourself in a global education environment, right in the heart of Europe’s innovation capital. Expand your worldview, build international networks, and prepare for a global career in a setting that celebrates diversity and forward-thinking.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Gain a competitive edge with the opportunity to complete a placement year as part of many degree programmes. Put theory into practice by working with leading companies and organisations, building valuable industry experience, professional skills, and connections that can jumpstart your career. Whether you're looking to explore a specific field or strengthen your CV, our work placement options help you stand out in today’s job market.

Undergraduate

INDIA

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

All students are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements, e.g. IELTS, TOEFL IBT or Pearson Test of English (PTE), except for students who have studied in English medium throughout their studies and achieved one of the following results in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

All India Senior School Certificate
Indian School Certificate
Intermediate Pass CertificateHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Standard 12
All India Senior School Certificate
Indian School Certificate
Intermediate Pass Certificate

ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

(including English Core, English Comm or Functional English)

60% or above

NATIONAL EDUCATION BOARDS (CBSE/CICSE):

60% or above

STATE BOARDS:

(Maharashtra/West Bengal/Karnataka/Delhi/Tamil Nadu/Sikkim/Rajasthan/Madhya Pradesh/ Seven Sisters of India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland/Tripura):

60% or above

Kerala State Board:

65% or above (from 2nd year, i.e. Year 12)

ALL OTHER BOARDS / STATE BOARDS:

70% or above Level 2 Maths (if required):
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics (Year 12) with 50% or Higher.
If Mathematics has not been taken in Year 12, then strong Year 10 Maths results will be acceptable (80%+). Year 12 Statistics and Accountancy will be accepted for RDBS courses with 60%+

LEVEL 3 SUBJECT SPECIFIC (IF REQUIRED):

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) with grade B or 70% in a subject-specific course.

First year of a degree or Diploma in a relevant subject / with relevant modules. Foundation year / International Foundation Programme

An aggregate score of over 50% / C1 in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 / All India Senior School Certificate / Indian School Certificate / Intermediate Pass Certificate, and a score of 50% in Mathematics. 3 or 4-year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education or in an Allied Health subject) with 55% or above

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES:

Students must have completed one of the following:

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 / All India Senior School Certificate / Indian School Certificate / Intermediate Pass Certificate with an overall average of 60%.
3 or 4-year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education or in an Allied Health subject) with 55% or above. Note: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) includes AISSCE (All India Senior School Certificate), which is a year 12 award conferred by the CBE/CBSE exam board.

Postgraduate

India

ADVANCED STANDING: If students have completed 1 or 2 years of a degree or an Edexcel HND, or another recognised qualification, they may be considered (at the School's discretion) for advanced entry.

PRE-MASTERS: Students must have to pass an aggregate score of 40% (Third Class) degree from a recognised educational body.

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES: Students must have at least a 3 year Second Division Honours Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce (minimum length 3 years), or BEng, BAgriculture, B Laws, B Medicine, B Dentistry (3 year Bachelor or Arts, Science or Commerce, BTech etc - i.e. not Honours also acceptable) and have scored an average of: 50% or above from the following Universities: Delhi; Mumbai; Pune; Kolkata; Chennai; Anna; Bharatiyar; MSU Baroda; Bangalore 55% or above from all other recognised institutions Universities we are aware of with different grading scales and required score:

Gujarat Technological University: CGPA 5.8
Amity University: CGPA 5.5
Kannur University: B or above. (A = 75 to 89, B+ = 60 to 74, B =50 to 59)
Postgraduate awards such as master's, D.Pharm, and MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) would permit entry to suitable programmes.

Notes:

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) programmes do not give a final classification, so a 'pass' would be acceptable.

On some degree certificates, the classification mentions two (or three parts. Part I (or Parts I and II) usually refer to compulsory language studies such as English and Hindi, or a regional language, while Part II (or Part III) refers to the major areas of study.

The standard pattern for a bachelor's degree used to be two years of full-time study following 10 years of schooling and two years of intermediate study.

The two-year bachelor's degree was offered at some universities in West Bengal up to 1999/2000, but it was gradually phased out in the other states starting in the 1960s. The present system is commonly referred to as the 10+2+3 pattern, requiring three years of study for a bachelor's degree in arts, science and commerce. (Source: Nokut)

A provisional degree certificate can be accepted; however, it must be accompanied by final/official transcripts.

English language requirements

We do not accept:

IELTS General
TOEIC
IGCSE / GCE O Levels in English Literature. Only English Language is accepted.

Learn more about accepted English language qualifications.

Accepted English Language Qualifications

We do not accept:

IELTS General
TOEIC
IGCSE / GCE O Levels in English Literature. Only English Language is accepted.

Learn more about accepted English language qualifications.

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